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HelpTest Code SFMBPA Myelin Basic Protein, CSF
Additional Codes
| Epic EAP | ARUP Code |
|---|---|
| LAB190 | 80515 Myelin Basic Protein CSF |
Specimen Requirements
Remarks: CSF should be free from contamination with blood. Hemolysis is associated with falsely-elevated levels of MBP.
Transport 1 mL CSF. (Min: 0.3 mL) Avoid hemolysis. If CSF is bloody, centrifuge the sample and separate supernatant from cells prior to freezing the sample.
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolysis.
Stability
Frozen.
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 3 weeks (Avoid freeze/thaw cycles) (Preferred)
CPT
83873
Performed
Daily.
Report available in 1-4 days.
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
Methodology
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Alias
MBP